Huayou starts trial production at Zimbabwe lithium mine, invests in Namibian project

"The market is in a panic mode in terms of supply" as warehouse inventories hit 16-year low.

Prices have surged since the second half of 2021 amid concerns of supply uncertainty from Myanmar.

"The whole China ferrous futures complex is reacting zealously to reports that the country is contemplating exiting its 'zero-tolerance' stance towards covid-19."

CATL chairman Zeng Yuqun submitted four proposals to China’s annual parliamentary session, including speeding up exploration and development of lithium resources.

Global copper smelting activity slid in February, partly because of Lunar New Year holidays in China.

Government agencies have been ordered to push state-owned buyers to scour markets for materials including oil and gas, iron ore, barley and corn to fill any potential gaps.

At least two of China’s largest state-owned banks are limiting financing for Russian commodities.

Russia accounts for an estimated 10% of global steel trade.

China aims to "fundamentally" solve the shortage issue in steelmaking ingredients in 10-15 years, said the vice-chairman of the China Iron and Steel Association.